Battistone Wins the Three-Way Battle with Better Two Pair
Level 7
: Blinds 500/1,000, 1,000 ante
With around 8,600 already in the middle and the board showing 4♥8♦2♥J♣, Ariel Celestino checked from the small blind. Brian Battistone bet 7,500, and both Brandon Wilson in middle position and Celestino made the call.
The 4♣ landed on the river, and all three players opted to check, though Wilson took a moment before tapping the table.
At showdown, Celestino revealed K♥8♥ for two pair, eights and fours. But Battistone turned over J♠8♠ for a stronger two pair, jacks and eights. That was enough to take the pot as Wilson quietly mucked his cards.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
115,000
115,000
|
115,000 |
|
59,000
59,000
|
59,000 |
|
57,000
57,000
|
57,000 |